German Conversation · Level 30
89 words
German word
bestätigen
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈʃtɛːtɪgən/
Meaning
- verbconfirm
Example
Ich habe den Termin bestätigt.
I confirmed the appointment.
More examples
Können Sie die Teilnahme bis morgen bestätigen?
Can you confirm your attendance by tomorrow?
Core concept
A firm seal placed beside a fact, agreement, or appointment makes it stand as valid.
Common phrases
den Empfang bestätigen
confirm receipt
per E-Mail bestätigen
confirm by email
die Teilnahme bestätigen
confirm attendance
Similar words
zusagen: Promise to attend or agree to fulfill a request.
absagen: Cancel a plan or invitation and say that attendance will not occur.
kommen: Arrive at the agreed place at the agreed time.
passen: Be convenient and suitable for a planned time or arrangement.
Definition in German
mit einer Aussage oder einem Beleg zeigen, dass eine Information stimmt oder ein Termin stattfindet
Word origin
Bestätigen comes from Middle High German bestætigen, formed with be- from stätigen 'make firm', so its original sense was to make something firm.
Usage tips
- Bestätigen takes a direct object for the thing confirmed, while the person receiving confirmation can appear in the dative, as in 'jemandem etwas bestätigen'.
Other meanings
- approveverb
- authenticateverb
- substantiateverb
Opposites
- stornierencancelverb
Related words
- Bestätigungconfirmationnoun
- Bestätigungs-E-Mailconfirmation emailnoun